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JCD activists detain 'BCL man' after crude bomb goes off near JnU gate

Detainee admits to being an activist of the JnU Chhatra League, witnesses say

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 8:14 pm

Jailed for a year over mistaken identity, man gets HC release order

Actual arms convict, sentenced to 10 years, has reportedly been living in Canada

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 8:05 pm

Reserved-seat MP urges action to stop Bangladeshis being sent to foreign war zones

Rehana Akter Ranu calls for govt intervention as families of victims struggle with loss and debt

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:53 pm

Govt plans 495 upazila sports officers, 11,880 sports teachers: State minister

A feasibility study underway to develop a playground in every union parishad, Aminul tells parliament

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:49 pm

Crude bomb blast in front of Dhaka CMM Court

Another unexploded crude bomb recovered from the scene, police say

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:45 pm

Man gets life term for raping woman in Jamalpur

Court also fines convict Tk 5 lakh, orders compensation for victim

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:33 pm

5 die of dengue in 24 hours

2,260 hospitalised; death toll now 466

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:26 pm

Mumin breaks batting record, Tamim sets bowling mark as Bangladesh seal semifinal spot

Middle-order batter Ahsan Al Mumin and pacer Tafiul Alam Tamim produced record-breaking performances to guide Bangladesh U-19 to a massive 205-run victory over Malaysia in their final Group B match at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Monday, sealing their place in the semifinals of the ongoing ACC U-19 Asia Cup.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:18 pm

95 named in 3 cases after army soldier killed in Teknaf anti-trafficking raid

Police arrested six suspects, including the prime accused in the murder case

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:10 pm

NCP MP alleges bias in UP development funds, Mir Shahe Alam pledges equal allocations

Abdullah Al Amin says union parishads in opposition constituencies were denied special funding; the state minister promises allocation letters by Tuesday

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:02 pm

Bus set on fire in Dhaka

Blaze brought under control around 7:09pm, Fire Service and Civil Defence says

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:01 pm

'A privilege to be chosen by him': Boca's Aranda thanks Messi after title win

Boca Juniors' 19-year-old rising star Tomas Aranda expressed his gratitude to Lionel Messi after returning from a severe injury to help his club clinch the Argentine annual league title on Saturday.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:01 pm

DoE fines Mir Group Tk 11.75 lakh for hill cutting in Sitakunda

Penalty imposed over resort construction without environmental clearance

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:56 pm

Kiki Ramos chooses Haiti over Argentina for Under-17 World Cup

Born on April 3, 2009, in Port-au-Prince, Ramos moved to Argentina as an infant after surviving the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake. He was adopted by an Argentine family and grew up in Buenos Aires, where he developed his football career at Velez Sarsfield.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:54 pm

Probe finds irregularities in Tk 27,860cr LGD spending from 2009 to 2026: LGRD minister

Probe committee found evidence of 'serious irregularities' in use of public funds, Moyeen Khan tells parliament

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:50 pm

Language movement veteran Mosharraf Hossain Akhunji dies at 90

Akhunji played an active role in Rajshahi during the 1952 movement

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:47 pm

Granted bail but not released, Kishoreganj Awami League leader dies in hospital

Ranjit Kumar Ghosh, 75, remained in jail custody pending release clearance and was declared dead shortly after reaching hospital

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:13 pm

Trump to meet Iran war mediator Qatar, no imminent deal seen to end war

Mutual attacks continue, with the U.S. striking Iran's Qeshm island overnight, according to Iranian state media, and Iran attacking tankers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz this month while its Yemeni Houthi allies have hit Saudi Arabia

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 6:12 pm

Pakistan post 281-5 to punish Sri Lanka in first Test

Captain Babar Azam and two debutants were among four batters to hit half-centuries as Pakistan reached 281-5 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:56 pm

BB doubles medical remittance limit to $30,000

The central bank has also eased rules for overseas study and tightened conditions for foreign currency deposits

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:42 pm

Opposition MPs seek debates on Ganges water treaty, RMG unrest in parliament

With the Bangladesh-India treaty set to expire on December 12, lawmakers also want discussions on fertiliser shortages, rising fuel prices, the Rohingya crisis and airport mismanagement

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:25 pm

3 BNP, Chhatra Dal men arrested over alleged fertiliser smuggling bid to Myanmar

Police say the suspects were involved in arranging the transfer of 301 sacks of urea fertiliser seized in Mirsarai, Chattogram, for onward transport to Myanmar by sea

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:17 pm

Inflation eases to 8.27% in October

Food inflation falls, but non-food inflation climbs to 9.89%

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:05 pm

2026 Dialogue on Happy and Livable Cities

Antara News 9 Nov 2026 5:04 pm

Dhaka Wasa water samples to be retested in Sweden over PFAS concerns: LGRD minister

Authorities test 40 to 50 samples every day to ensure the quality and safety of the water supplied to consumers, Moyeen Khan tells parliament

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:57 pm

Over 600 bags of fertiliser looted from dealer's warehouse in Pabna

Agitation follows decision to limit distribution to farmers from three wards

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:37 pm

Poor batting, spin bowling cost us series: Shanto

It was undoubtedly a frustrating outcome for Shanto and his men, who struggled to maintain the momentum gained from their historic Test victory in Darwin in subsequent matches against Afghanistan and the West Indies.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:24 pm

Speaker Hafiz Uddin urges MPs to respect differing views, prioritise national interests

Opening the fourth session of the 13th parliament, he calls for dialogue, mutual respect and accountability to uphold democratic values and meet public expectations

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:15 pm

Parliament mourns deaths of former MPs, other prominent figures

House also nominates five lawmakers to panel of chairpersons

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:03 pm

'I feel a deep affinity with Humayun Ahmed

The singer shared his thoughts after recently finishing Ahmed

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 3:39 pm

Gov't expects boost in F

Antara News 9 Nov 2026 3:09 pm

Untangling Nvidia chief Jensen Huangs Chinese spy connection

Nvidia said that it was investigating its Mr. Huang after he told the board he had been intimate with a customer, Alice Huang, whom U.S. intelligence determined was a Chinese spy, per a report by New York Times

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 2:12 pm

Two state oil companies report higher profits in FY26

Jamuna Oil

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 12:57 pm

Two parked buses set on fire in Savar

Two buses torched in separate incidents along Dhaka-Aricha highway; tyres also set ablaze in Bismail

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 12:43 pm

12-point demand rally leaves battery-run auto-rickshaws scarce across Dhaka

Commuters struggled to reach their destinations as drivers pressed for licences, route permits and an end to vehicle seizures

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 12:41 pm

Bagerhat awaits nursing college as construction remains stalled

Tk 17.5 crore project launched in November 2023; contractor halted work after completing 60pc of construction

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 12:36 pm

Mushfiqur first Bangladesh batter to reach 7,000 Test runs

Mushfiqur now sits comfortably atop Bangladesh

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 12:15 pm

Krakow shooting suspect dies: Poland police

The gunman was wounded in a shootout with police and had been in critical condition in hospital

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 12:05 pm

Uncapped Robin in for SA Tests, Naim returns as opening option

Meanwhile, Mahfijul Islam Robin has earned his maiden Test call-up as a back-up opener. The right-hander has struck three centuries and two half-centuries for Mymensingh in the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL), including a double century against Chattogram Division.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 11:59 am

Tarique to visit T

The prime minister is also expected to meet the Australian prime minister, Uzbekistan's president and China's deputy prime minister

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 11:29 am

BGB deploys 34 platoons in Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj following labour unrest

The force has stepped up security in key industrial areas, with its headquarters monitoring field operations through live footage

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 11:16 am

400-year-old tree burns, taking centuries of memories with it

Fire service says the Charul tree in Kapasia cannot be saved; owner demands action

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 11:01 am

US-Bangla wins best domestic airline award, seven other honours

Carrier retains the top domestic airline title for the fifth consecutive year at The Bangladesh Monitor

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 10:25 am

Barcelona show Flick's formula still works against the best

Paris St Germain and Real Madrid both had the answers to the questions that Barcelona asked of them last month.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 10:21 am

The MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs

Antara News 9 Nov 2026 10:13 am

Trump says immigration crackdown was 'too tough' after midterm setback

The US president acknowledges political damage from sweeping deportations as Democrats make major gains in the midterm elections, reports BBC

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:55 am

Indian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworks

Toxic air in parts of India's capital New Delhi soared to more than 58 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily limit Monday, after fireworks for the Hindu festival of Diwali, air monitor data showed

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:50 am

From Catapult to capital: NextFin Asia reaches

Antara News 9 Nov 2026 9:43 am

Tigers wobble as Warrican strikes twice before lunch

The Tigers are already trailing 1-0 after suffering an eight-wicket defeat in the opening Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:30 am

369-run mountain stands between Tigers and series whitewash

The Tigers are already trailing 1-0 after suffering an eight-wicket defeat in the opening Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:30 am

Hamza arrives in Dhaka as Bangladesh gear up for Sri Lanka

While Hamza's arrival has lifted the mood around the national team, the Bangladesh Football Federation's handling of media access has once again come under scrutiny.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 8:58 am

Disgraced comedian Russell Brand to be sentenced for rape, assaults

Brand's conviction last week marked the final blow in a scandal-hit showbiz career that saw him embody the anything-goes culture of 2000s British TV and radio

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 8:17 am

At least 35 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal

Along this route thousands of people have died in recent years trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands from west Africa

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 8:13 am

Carrick's crunch time, City's freefall and Sage's sack threat highlight PL weekend

Arsenal have rarely hit top gear but a 1-0 win over Hull stretched their lead at the top to five points over surprise challengers Brighton, while slumping Manchester City suffered a shock loss at Nottingham Forest.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:57 am